the patience pants come off next week

For the past 5 weeks, Matt and I have been attending a weekly childbirth & preparation class through our hospital. Throughout the class, we learned what to expect during labor, breathing techniques to help with relaxation, different medical interventions – the tools used and reasons for using them, and received a hospital tour. Our last [...]

momma’s got a new set of wheels

Matt and I bought a car this weekend!! After 3 solid weeks worth of research and test driving, we finally pulled the trigger and purchased a new (to us) 2008 Land Rover LR3 on Saturday. It is in immaculate condition and we love it! I am so relieved we were able to make the purchase [...]

36 week belly bump

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36 weeks

One. month. left. I know…ahhh!!! Right?! And now, a lesson in cervical exams. Honestly, it is not entirely clear to me, so pretending to be an expert in this matter is completely laughable. However, allow me to clue you in on what I do know – and, by all means, feel free to comment if you have information to share [...]

35 weeks

At about 20 inches, Baby is done growing in length by this point. However, he will continue to pack on the weight up until delievery – gaining about 1/2 a pound a week! On the other hand, I reached my initial weight gain goal of 25 pounds this week…and I still have 5 more weeks (give [...]

he did good.

A week ago, Matt made reservations at a wonderful little Italian restaurant in downtown Issaquah. When I say little, I mean it – they only have 24 tables. The owners (who are also the chefs) were born and raised in Italy and they almost make you feel like you have been transported across the Atlantic when [...]

14 days of valentines

I usually don’t make a huge deal over Valentines Day. But this year, thanks to an idea I found on (where else) Pinterest, I decided to do something different – 14 days of Valentines. Each day, beginning on February 1st, I gave Matt a little (and fairly cheesy) gift. Day 1: I placed a ziplock [...]

34 weeks

We’ve hit 34 weeks…which means I officially start counting down. I’m not 34 weeks along; I’ve got 6 weeks LEFT. My weekly Baby updates in books and websites have been remarkably boring recently. Seems like all Baby is doing these days is growing about a 1/2 pound a week and hanging out, head down in [...]

celebrating baby

My friends, Kerri and Ngoc, were gracious enough to host a baby shower for me this Saturday. I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day! The weather was incredible, the decorations were outstanding, and the turnout from my friends was amazing!             It’s moments like these where I often recall the story, from a [...]

baby furniture drama

I think most Moms-to-be (and perhaps even a fair amount of Dads-to-be) get really excited about the nursery when they find out they are pregnant. Or, if not right away, at least sometime during the course of the next 9 months. You dream about making Baby’s first room absolutely perfect. You select a theme and [...]